What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2018 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta has 3 open safety recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Jetta had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Campaign 20V648000 · 21/10/2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.

RiskA fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Campaign 20E064000 · 23/09/2020

Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

RiskIf there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyBeck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Campaign 19V615000 · 22/08/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

RiskRemoving the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

What owners complain about

The systems 2018 Volkswagen Jetta owners report most often to federal regulators:

Unknown Or Other8

Air Bags6

Power Train5

Fuel4

Propulsion System4

Electrical System3

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?

Yes. The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2018 Volkswagen Jetta owners report?

Owners have filed 29 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the unknown or other, air bags, power train.

How do I check a specific Jetta's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2018 Volkswagen Jetta: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?

What problems do 2018 Volkswagen Jetta owners report?

How do I check a specific Jetta's history?

Check a specific 2018 Volkswagen Jetta

2018 Volkswagen Jetta: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?

What problems do 2018 Volkswagen Jetta owners report?

How do I check a specific Jetta's history?

Check a specific 2018 Volkswagen Jetta

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